Culture Iruma Air Show 2026 Early Nov Every November 3rd on Culture Day, Saitama's Iruma Air Base plays host to a one-day air show laid on by the Japan Air Self-Defense..
Festivals Daito-Ohara Water Throwing Festival 2027 Thursday - Feb 11th Every year on February 11th, Ichinoseki City in southern Iwate celebrates the Daito Ohara Water-Throwing Festival. This unique event..
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Culture Odaiba Lantern Festival 2026 Early Oct Lantern Festival at Odaiba Marine Park celebrating Marine Day
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Culture Akebonoyama Plum Festival 2026 Feb 14th - Mar 8th At Chiba Prefecture's Akebonoyama Agricultural Park the plum trees are in full bloom from late February to early March, offering..